Drop box available for worn-out flags

Published: Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:29 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:29 a.m.

The House of Flags Museum in Columbus installed a drop box to accept retired flags. Residents wishing to dispose of worn-out, frayed or discolored U.S. flags can drop them off in the drop box located outside the front door of the museum at 33 Gibson St. at any time.

The flags will then be “destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning,” in accordance with U.S. Code.

In preparation for flag disposal ceremonies, a custom-built burning pit is nearing completion in front of the museum. Local veterans organizations, scouts and House of Flags staff will soon be able to schedule and conduct flag disposal ceremonies at the museum.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, or groups by appointment. Visit www.houseofflags.org or call 828-894-5640 for more information.

<p>The House of Flags Museum in Columbus installed a drop box to accept retired flags. Residents wishing to dispose of worn-out, frayed or discolored U.S. flags can drop them off in the drop box located outside the front door of the museum at 33 Gibson St. at any time.</p><p>The flags will then be “destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning,” in accordance with U.S. Code.</p><p>Newly-elected House of Flags Museum board member Ed Britton's two-year quest for a customized drop box finally came to fruition thanks to fellow board member Scott Camp, Bill Crowell (Saluda Forge) and Pam and Chuck Mattern (Sign Source).</p><p>In preparation for flag disposal ceremonies, a custom-built burning pit is nearing completion in front of the museum. Local veterans organizations, scouts and House of Flags staff will soon be able to schedule and conduct flag disposal ceremonies at the museum.</p><p>The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, or groups by appointment. Visit www.houseofflags.org or call 828-894-5640 for more information.</p>